Model CBL 900-1800 HP Boilers

SECTION A5
SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CB

PART 1   GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................... A5-22 

1.1   Boiler Characteristics (Steam) ............................................................................................................ A5-22 
PART 2   PRODUCTS .................................................................................................................................... A5-22 
2.1   General Boiler Design......................................................................................................................... A5-22 
2.2   Steam Boiler Trim ............................................................................................................................... A5-23 
2.3   Burner and Controls............................................................................................................................ A5-23 
2.4   Fuel Specification and Piping ............................................................................................................. A5-24 
2.5   Boiler Flame Safeguard Controller and Control Panel ....................................................................... A5-27 
2.6   Efficiency Guarantee .......................................................................................................................... A5-27 
PART 3   EXECUTION ................................................................................................................................... A5-27 
3.1   Warranty ............................................................................................................................................. A5-27 
3.2   Shop Tests .......................................................................................................................................... A5-27 

SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following sample specifications are provided by Cleaver-Brooks to assist you in meeting your customer’s
specific needs and application.

The detailed burner and control specifications, and detailed control specifications for CB100E Flame Safeguard
control are provided. See Section D, Controls, for additional information on control options.

The Sample Specifications are typically utilized as the base template for the complete boiler specification. Contact
your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative for information on special insurance requirements, special
code requirements, optional equipment, or general assistance in completing the specification.

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PART 1 GENERAL
CBL Steam Boiler (900-1800 hp, Steam 15-250 psig)
1.1 Boiler Characteristics (Steam)
A. The Steam Boiler shall be Cleaver-Brooks Fuel Series _____ (100, 200, 400, 600,
700), _____ hp designed for _____ psig (15, 150, 200, or 250 psig steam). The
maximum operating pressure shall be _____ psig and the minimum operating
pressure shall be _____ psig.
B. The boiler shall have a maximum output of _____ Btu/hr, or _____ horsepower when
fired with CS12-48 _____ oil and/or natural gas, _____ Btu/cu-ft. Electrical power
available shall be _____ Volt _____ Phase _____ Cycle.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 General Boiler Design
A. The boiler shall be a three pass or four pass horizontal firetube updraft boiler with
_____ square feet of heating surface per rated boiler horsepower. It shall be
mounted on a heavy steel frame with integral forced draft burner and burner controls.
1. The boiler shall be completely preassembled and fire tested at the factory. The
unit shall be ready for immediate mounting on floor or simple foundation and
ready for attachment of water, fuel, electrical, vent, and blowdown connections.
2. The boiler shall be built to comply with the following insurance and codes
__________ (Factory Mutual, Industrial Risk Insurance, ASME, NFPA 8501).
B. Boiler Shell (Steam)
1. The boiler shell must be constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler Code and
must receive authorized boiler inspection prior to shipment. A copy of the
inspection report shall be furnished to the purchaser.
2. The boiler shall be furnished with a manhole and handholes to facilitate boiler
inspection and cleaning. Two lifting lugs must be located on top of the boiler.
3. The front door shall be davited and the rear door shall be davited. Doors are to
be sealed with fiberglass tadpole gaskets and fastened tightly using heavy
capscrews that thread into replaceable brass nuts.
4. The boiler tubes shall not include turbulators, swirlers, or other add-on
appurtenances.
5. The rear door shall be insulated with a blanket material with a steel covering to
give the surface a hard durable finish.
6. The exhaust gas vent shall be located at the front or rear of the boiler and be
capable of supporting 2000 lbs. The boiler vent shall contain a stack
thermometer.
7. Observation ports for the inspection flame conditions shall be provided at each
end of the boiler.
8. The boiler insulation shall consist of 2 inch blanket under a sectional pre-formed
sheet metal lagging. The insulation must be readily removable and capable of
being reinstalled, if required.

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9. The entire boiler base frame and other components shall be factory-painted
before shipment, using a hard-finish enamel coating.
10. The boiler shall contain a chemical feed connection.
2.2 Steam Boiler Trim
A. Water Column
A water column shall be located on the right-hand side of the boiler complete with
gauge glass set, and water column blowdown valves.
1. Modulating feedwater Control
The boiler modulating feedwater control and valve shall be included to
automatically maintain the boiler water level within normal limits.
2. Low Water Cutoff
The low water cutoff shall be included as an integral part of the boiler feedwater
control and wired into the burner control circuit to prevent burner operation if the
boiler water level falls below a safe level.
B. Auxiliary Low Water Cut-off
Auxiliary low water cut-off shall be included, piped to the vessel, and wired to the
burner control circuit. A manual reset device shall be used on this control.
C. Steam Pressure Gauge
The steam pressure gauge shall be located at the front of the boiler and include cock
and test connection.
D. Safety Valves
Safety valves of a type and size to comply with ASME Code requirements shall be
shipped loose.
E. Steam Pressure Controls
The steam pressure control to regulate burner operation shall be mounted near the
water column. Controls shall be a high limit (manual reset), operating limit (auto
reset), and firing rate control.
2.3 Burner and Controls
A. Mode of Operation
1. Burner operation shall be full modulation principle. The burner shall always return
to low fire position for ignition.
2. A low fire hold temperature control is mounted and wired on the boiler.
B. Blower
1. All air for combustion shall be supplied by a forced draft blower mounted on the
burner, to eliminate vibration and reduce noise level.
2. Maximum sound level of the boiler/burner package shall not exceed _____ dbA
(when measured in accordance with ABMA Sound Test Standards).
3. The impeller shall be fabricated aluminum with radial blade, carefully balanced,
and directly connected to the blower motor shaft.
C. Combustion Air Control
Combustion air damper and cam-operated fuel metering valve shall be operated by a
single damper control motor that regulates the flame according to load demand.
Potentiometer type position controls shall be provided to regulate operation of the
damper control motor.

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2.4 Fuel Specification and Piping

Select one of the following fuel types:
• Fuel series 700 - Gas-fired.
• Fuel series 100 - Light oil (No. 2) fired.
• Fuel series 200 - Light oil or gas-fired.
• Fuel series 600 - No. 6 oil-fired.
• Fuel series 400 - No. 6 oil or gas-fired.
A. Fuel Series 700 - Gas-Fired
1. Burner Type - The burner shall be mounted at the front of the boiler and of high
radiant multi-port type gas entry. The burner shall be approved for operation on
natural gas fuel.
2. Gas Pilot - The gas pilot shall be a premix type with automatic electric ignition.
An electronic detector shall monitor the pilot so that the primary gas valve cannot
open until pilot flame has been established. The pilot train shall include one
manual shut-off valve, solenoid valve, pressure regulator and one (1) plugged
leakage test connection (Canada only).
3. Gas Burner Piping - Gas burner piping on all units shall include a gas pressure
regulator, a primary gas shutoff valve, motor operated with proof of closure
switch and plugged leakage test connection. The main gas valves shall be wired
to close automatically in the event of power failure, flame failure, low water or any
safety shutdown condition. A lubricating plug cock shall be provided as a means
for a tightness check of the primary shutoff valve. An additional plug cock shall
be furnished at entrance to gas train. High and low gas pressure switches shall
be provided. A second motorized safety shutoff valve, plus an additional plugged
leakage test connection shall be provided. A vent valve shall be located between
the safety shutoff valves.
4. Burner Turndown: Turndown range shall be 8:1 when firing natural gas on
standard burners with uncontrolled emissions (100 ppm NOx). Consult Cleaver-
Brooks representative regarding turndown capability for low NOx burners 30 ppm
and less.
B. Fuel Series 100 - Light Oil-Fired
1. Burner Type - The burner shall be mounted at the front of the boiler, and shall be
a low pressure air atomizing type approved for operation with CS12-48,
Commercial No. 2 oil.
2. Gas Pilot - The gas pilot shall be a premix type with automatic electric ignition.
An electronic detector shall monitor the pilot so that the primary oil valve cannot
open until pilot flame has been established. The pilot train shall include one
manual shut-off valve, solenoid valve, pressure regulator and one (1) plugged
leakage test connection (Canada only).
3. Oil Pump - An oil pump with a capacity of approximately twice the maximum
burning rate shall be included. The motor-driven pump set, shipped loose, to be
installed in a location favorable to the oil storage tank, shall be provided.
4. Oil Burner Piping
a. Fuel oil piping on the unit shall include oil pressure regulating devices, oil
metering controls, low oil pressure switch, two (2) motorized oil valves and
pressure gauges, all integrally mounted on the unit.

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5. Low Pressure Air Atomizing: Separate air compressor module, “shipped loose”
with burner mounted low atomizing air pressure switch.
6. Turndown range shall be 6:1 when firing No. 2 oil on standard burners with
uncontrolled emissions. Consult Cleaver-Brooks representative regarding
turndown capability for low NOx burners.
C. Fuel Series 200 - Light Oil or Gas-Fired
1. Burner Type - The burner shall be mounted at the front of the boiler and shall be
a combination of the low pressure air atomizing type for oil and multi-port type for
gas. The burner shall be approved for operation with either CS12-48 Commercial
No. 2 Oil or natural gas.
2. Gas Pilot - The gas pilot shall be premix type with automatic electric ignition. An
electronic detector shall monitor the pilot so that the primary fuel valve cannot
open until flame has been established. The pilot train shall include one manual
shut-off valve, solenoid valve, pressure regulator and pressure gauge and one
(1) plugged leakage test connection (Canada only).
3. Oil Burner
a. Oil Pump - An oil pump with a capacity of approximately twice the maximum
burning rate shall be included. The motor-driven pump set, shipped loose,
shall be provided, to be installed in a location favorable to the oil storage
tank.
b. Oil Burner Piping - Fuel oil piping on the unit shall include oil pressure
regulating devices, oil metering controls, low oil pressure switch, two (2)
motorized oil valves, and pressure gauges all integrally mounted on the unit.
c. Low pressure Air Atomizing - Separate air compressor module, “shipped
loose” with burner-mounted low-atomizing air pressure switch.
d. Burner Turndown - Turndown range shall be 6:1 when firing No. 2 oil on
standard burners with uncontrolled emissions. Consult Cleaver-Brooks
representative regarding turndown capability for low NOx burners.
4. Gas Burner
a. Gas Burner Piping - Gas burner piping on all units shall include a gas
pressure regulator, and a primary gas shutoff valve, motor-operated with
proof-of-closure switch and plugged leakage test connection. The main gas
valves shall be wired to close automatically in the event of power failure,
flame failure, low water or any safety shutdown condition. A lubricating plug
cock shall be provided as a means for a tightness check of the primary
shutoff valve. An additional plug cock shall be furnished at entrance to gas
train. High and low gas pressure switches shall be provided. A second
motorized safety shutoff valve, plus and additional plugged leakage test
connection shall be provided. A vent valve shall be located between the
safety shutoff valves.
b. Burner Turndown - Turndown range shall be 8:1 when firing natural gas on
standard burners with uncontrolled emissions (100 ppm NOx). Consult
Cleaver-Brooks representative regarding turndown capability for low NOx
burners 30 ppm and less.
D. Fuel Series 600 - No. 6 Oil-Fired
1. Burner Type - The burner shall be mounted at the front of the boiler and low
pressure air atomizing type approved for operation with CS12-48, Commercial
No. 6 Oil.
2. Gas Pilot - The gas pilot shall be a premix type with automatic electric ignition.
An electronic detector shall monitor the pilot so that the primary oil valve cannot

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